“I cannot compare myself to Zico, he is a phenomenon of Brazilian football. He has done wonders as player and coach.”

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The speaker is expressing humility and admiration. He says he cannot place himself on the same level as Zico and describes Zico as exceptional both as a player and as a coach.

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Originally said in English.

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About Roberto Carlos

Brazilian singer-songwriter

Roberto Carlos Moreira Braga is a Brazilian singer-songwriter best known as Roberto Carlos, with 100 quotes on the site. Born in 1941, he is widely called the “King of Brazilian Music” or simply “the King.” He built a long career in popular music, often writing with his close friend Erasmo Carlos. His recordings have sold more than 140 million albums worldwide, making him the best-selling Latin American music artist in history. In Brazil, he is regarded as a major influence and has been cited as an inspiration by many artists and bands.

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